A horrified mum found a giant snake in her baby’s cot.
The tot’s stunned mother had to call a professional catcher to remove the intruder.
Luckily, the baby was not in the room at the time.
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Biologist Gilberto Ademar Duwe, from the Jaraguaense Environmental Foundation, arrived at the home to deal with the snake.
He safely removed the animal from the child’s bedroom in Jaraguá do Sul, south-west of São Paulo, Brazil.
Gilberto said the snake was a Spilotes pullatus, commonly known as a chicken snake or yellow rat snake, as reported by What’s The Jam.
Fortunately, they are non-venomous and feed on small mammals such as rodents and bats, as well as birds and other small reptiles.
Gilberto said they are a harmless species known for their agility and key role in the ecosystem.
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After removing the snake from the family home, Gilberto released it back into the wild.
He said, “A snake in the crib? Yes, it happened.
“The baby was safe and out of the room, but this unexpected visitor decided to take a VIP nap in the crib.
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“This is a caninana (Spilotes pullatus), a non-venomous, agile snake that’s super important for the ecosystem.
“They feed on rodents, lizards, and even other snakes.
“The rescue went smoothly, and it was returned to the wild safely.
“These types of appearances are rare, but they can occur in rural areas near forests, so experts recommend keeping your doors and windows closed and not attempting to handle these animals without professional assistance.
“Remember, snakes don’t attack out of malice, they just seek shelter and safety.”
Gilberto shared the clip on his Instagram page, where it garnered 27,000 views and dozens of comments.
One local said, “Even though it wasn’t poisonous, I would have been scared sh*tless seeing one of those animals inside the house.”
Fatima added: “I would have let it have the crib – and the house too!”
Maria remarked: “I always look under the bed before I go to sleep, I’m afraid of snakes and scorpions!”
The snake was found on 30 July.
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